Do not leave more than 60,000 on the diesel 1.9 TDi version, otherwise you may be looking at a £3,000 bill to replace the top of the engine.
I was told that you can go until 100,000 miles but was advised to do it at 75,000.
It's not about time. You should change the timing belt every 90k miles.
Loosen of the distributor so that it will move a little start the engine and get and turn the distributor until the engine runs as smoothly as yo can get it. Take it for a run around the block and see how it accelerates and how the torque feels. If it is not quite right move the timing back a little until you are happy with it.
70,000 miles or every 5 years, which ever comes first.
60,000 miles except in Ca, Mass, & Ct. where it should be changed every 100,000 miles.
Toyota recomends replacing the timing belt on this vehicle at 90,000 miles, I belive that is about 145,000 kilometers
To set the timing on a 1999 2.4-liter Volkswagen Transporter, first ensure the engine is at top dead center (TDC) on the compression stroke of cylinder one. Align the timing mark on the crankshaft pulley with the timing mark on the engine case. Then, adjust the timing of the ignition by loosening the distributor clamp and rotating the distributor until the timing light indicates the correct timing mark. Finally, tighten the distributor clamp and recheck the timing to ensure it remains in alignment.
It lasts until it fails. That could be 100,000 or 300,000 miles.
This truck has a timing chain, not a belt. The chain will last longer than a belt and should not be replaced until it fails.
Up until 2002 it was a timing BELT and current factory recommendation is replacement at 105,000 miles. Timing CHAINS seldom wear out unless SEVERELY used. CHeck wtih your Honda dealer.
put the top and bottom end to Top dead center loosen the disributer and turn it until the rotor is lined up with the notch. http://xona2.net
The cam chain will last the life of the engine and need not be replaced until the engine is overhauled.